How to Choose a T&A Package: Core, Live, Connect, or Intelligence
Published: 9 September 2026
Buying time and attendance is easier when you match the package to the problem you are solving this year — not every feature on the brochure.
Core — know who worked
Professional T&A: terminal clocking, timesheets, standard reporting, payroll-related functionality. Start here if payroll accuracy is the main pain.
Live — know what is happening now
Adds Manager App, live transactions, and terminal health. Choose Live when managers must act during the day across sites.
Connect — connect the workforce
Employee Connect App for own timesheets, leave applications, and announcements. Best when HR is buried in hours queries. Often right for 50+ employees.
Intelligence — understand what it means
AI insights, anomaly analysis, and recommendations on top of Connect — short management signals, not another report pile.
Full comparison and pricing context: Zeroslack packages from R500 / month. Software depth: V3.
A simple decision path
- Payroll fights every month → start with Core + solid Zack coverage
- Multi-site lateness and terminal downtime → Live
- HR inbox overloaded with leave/hours questions → Connect
- You already trust the data and want prioritised insight → Intelligence